Buck (2011)
Mild coarse language, themes and violence
| Director: | Cindy Meehl |
| Actors: | Buck Brannaman, Robert Redford |
Buck follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses: a real-life horse-whisperer, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. A truly inspiring story about an unsung hero, Buck will have audiences laughing through their tears, overcome by the story of how an ordinary man has made an extraordinary life for himself, in spite of tremendous odds.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 88mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
by Simon Miraudo, 1/08/2011 11:01:00 AM
Following the exploits of real-life cowboy (as well as inspiration and advisor on The Horse Whisperer) Buck Brannaman, Buck is a warm and sweet-natured, uncomplicated doco tailor made for people who like a) horses and b) being made to smile. Director Cindy Meehl doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel here, but she knows well enough to step out of the way of her wildly charismatic subject and let him bewitch the audience, just as he does while breaking in a wild steer. From his troubled past with an abusive father, to his current standing as a sensitive, respected horse trainer/horse-owner therapist, Buck is a generous tribute to a good ol’ fashioned nice guy.Its unassuming conventionality keeps it from being ‘great’, but it’s hard to even think about those kinds of things during the film, w...
Following the exploits of real-life cowboy (as well as inspiration and advisor on The Horse Whisperer) Buck Brannaman, Buck is a warm and sweet-natured, uncomplicated doco tailor made for people who like a) horses and b) being made to smile. Director Cindy Meehl doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel here, but she knows well enough to step out of the way of her wildly charismatic subject and let him bewitch the audience, just as he does while breaking in a wild steer.
From his troubled past with an abusive father, to his current standing as a sensitive, respected horse trainer/horse-owner therapist, Buck is a generous tribute to a good ol’ fashioned nice guy.Its unassuming conventionality keeps it from being ‘great’, but it’s hard to even think about those kinds of things during the film, when you’re in the presence of such a wildly appealing character.
3/5
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Member Reviews (24)
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Reviews
VC
says
Pity Buck doesn't have the same empathy and consideration for other animals as he does for the horses. Cattle roping as a sport? Traumatising cattle and receiving accolades and prizes for who can do this best. in the arena is appalling. And bungled efforts by the 'cowboys' in this sport just add to the grief.
To see frightened calves run and come down in terror is not my idea of empathy. Nothing like entertaining the crowd!! 2 stars for his work with horses, minus 3 for his lack of compassion for other animals.
Doesn't think much of his wife's dogs either. He can't understand why she has 'too many' but accepts this as long as he has his horses. A bit of tunnel vision?
At least he is educating people about the treatment of one species, so for this it is worth a watch.
Toni
says
A beautiful, moving experience - we loved it - the fact that the lip sync was way out was ffrustratinggg, but we could see through that technical glitch, to the pearl underneath.
Bambalorna
says
Good movie. The very humanistic story of an unusual man and his ability to relate to horses. There are also some insights on his partner and his daughter. Not much drama. a bit too long
Rob
says
A most enjoyable documentary about this "legendry horse wisperer"
Cairo49
says
You don't need to be a horse lover to enjoy this one. Worth a look.
muddymech
says
awsome what an amazing guy
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As a horse owner practising natural horsemanship after seeing Pat Parelli using the same methods as Buck, I really enjoyed this movie.
Janette
says
Really interesting - what an amazing man. I'm not a huge horse lover but did enjoy this.
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Not what we expected
paul o
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Excellent.
Margit
says
Great documentary worth the watch
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As a horse lover I enjoyed this documentary!
Noel
says
What an incredible man he is, so many people would become bitter because of his early life experiences, but he has turned it around to inspire him to great understanding of horses. My wife is the horse lover and she gives this 5 stars, I am definitely not a horse lover but I also give this movie 5 stars for the inspirational attitude.
kim
says
Enjoyable documentary about an amazing man and particularly interesting if you have horses, but equally as delightful if you don't.
juliekym
says
What an amazing man this man is to have turned his life to be for such good and have such a kind spirit. This is a documentary and will show you a side of horses you have never seen before. Really quite amazing.
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All people handling and owning horses would gain from watching Buck and his way with horses (and people)!
Rhiannon
says
Very enjoyable doc. Worth watching
INGE
says
Just fabulous, you don't have to be horsey to see this one, the man and his philosophy blew me away
Julie L
says
Wow, I really enjoyed this doco. Buck Brannaman is simply amazing with what he can do with horses. I love his horse, must be the best mannered horse in the world.
Angellen
says
Loved this doco for the opportunity to see a great and honest man at work doing what he loves best. This is an inspiration for everyone. So many seem to learn "how" from their parents when it is necessary to learn "how not to"
Le goret
says
All this talk about being kind, gentle but firm with horses... And to declare about a difficult stallion: "the sooner you have it cut (i.e., castrated), the better"... Is the vet doing the cutting going to have a kind and gentle knife? What a joke!
Sybil
says
Thought provoking
MLV
says
One of the best documentaries I've seen. Much abused as a child, this man turned his life around and has made a huge contribution to the well being of four legged animals and two legged animals.
Hollywood
says
Great movie - recommended for anyone who likes animals...